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"Authentic
Indian flavour transformed into a contemporary gourmet experience"
Bombay
Brasserie, one of the world's most iconic restaurants, reopens on 5th
January 2009 after an extensive refurbishment programme. The result
is a glorious new interior that retains the charm of the original
whilst still being chic and contemporary. Meanwhile a delectable new
menu, specially created by one of the sub-continent's finest culinary
talents, showcases gourmet fare from across the length and breadth of India.
Arriving on
the London scene back in 1982, Bombay Brasserie ushered in a new era,
instantly banishing the images of flock wallpaper and "one sauce
fits all" that had hitherto characterised Indian restaurants.
The groundbreaking menu, with its wide range of culinary influences,
pioneered Indian regional cooking not only in Britain, but in the world.
Over 25 years
later, the restaurant still continues to attract a veritable who's
who of Hollywood glitterati and captains of industry, all of whom
make a point of heading to SW7 for some of the finest food outside India.
Charged with
giving Bombay Brasserie its radical new look is Chhada Siembieda &
Associates. One of the world's most reputable and most lauded
interior design and hospitality development firms, they have stayed
faithful to the Bombay Colonial era but given it a chic and
contemporary twist.
Bombay
Brasserie is now larger, airier and more drop dead gorgeous than ever
before. A new bar area, provides the perfect spot to indulge in one
of the restaurant's renowned cocktails and a delicious light bite.
The lovely
conservatory area has been transformed while an open show kitchen
with counter seating now takes pride of place in the middle of the
area. From here diners can experience at first hand the skill of the
Bombay Brasserie's culinary team as they toss the vegetables, grill
the meats and add the spices and flavourings that have made Bombay
Brasserie's fare such a legend.
The result is
a truly memorable ambience that goes wonderfully well with Bombay
Brasserie's cuisine.
With regards
to the culinary offering, the restaurant's outstanding new menu has
been overseen by none other than the legendary Hemant Oberoi.
Corporate Chef for the Taj Group of Hotels, Chef Oberoi has had kings
and queens, Hollywood stars, heads-of-state and society's cream all
eating out of his hands. He has accompanied top dignitaries in the
capacity of personal chef, and been part of many extremely
high-profile international events and promotions.
Widely
credited with pioneering the trend of alternative Indian cuisine,
Hemant has drawn on his vast experience and unrivalled creativity to
create a new menu that blends tradition and authenticity with modern
methods of cooking. The signature treats are truly one of a kind,
featuring such delicacies as Lamb Kebabs on Sugarcane Candies and
Paperwali Machchi - fish fillets drizzled with freshly ground
peppercorns enveloped in parchment paper, char grilled in an open pit
and served wrapped in a Bombay Brasserie newspaper.
Chef Oberoi
partners his own exotic creations with classical favourites and
long-hidden recipes gleaned from old farming communities and
families. The result is a menu that is a rich accumulation of Indian
recipes evolved to a modern art form.
Not
everything has changed at Bombay Brasserie however. Regulars will be
delighted to hear that the restaurant's perennially popular Sunday
brunch buffet offering remains unchanged.
Washing down
this glorious fare is a superb new selection of wines that have been
hand-selected by the Taj Group's Master Sommelier, Richard Dean.
Says Arun
Harnal, Director of Operations for Bombay Brasserie: "We are
delighted to reopen our doors and present these exciting changes. We
are confident that what we have achieved will please our regulars and
new visitors alike and mark the start of another 25 glorious years."
Bombay Brasserie, Courtfield Close, Courtfield Road, London, SW7 4QH
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